Nike’s most popular running sneaker has $56 off right now — here’s why I recommend it

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As a fitness editor and five-time marathon runner, my day job is reviewing the best running shoes on the market. I'm asked at least once a week for running shoe recommendations, and one pair I often find myself suggesting is the Nike Pegasus 41. It's a solid all-rounder, perfect for beginners and more advanced runners alike.

The good news is, if you're in the market for a new pair of shoes, the Nike Pegasus 41 is on sale for $84 right now on Nike.com.

I've been writing about the Nike Pegasus since the brand released the Pegasus 35. Six years later, it's still a staple in my shoe collection, best suited for easy, everyday miles. If you're only looking to have one running shoe in your collection, it's a decent all-rounder, with enough snap to pick up the pace when you need to.

The Nike Pegasus 41 is my favorite iteration of the shoe yet. It's more comfortable under the forefoot in particular when compared to its predecessors, which sometimes felt a bit thin in that area on long or fast runs. It's nowhere near as soft or bouncy as the Nike Invincible 3, but that's not a bad thing, if anything, it gives the shoe more versatility.

It's more comfortable under the forefoot in particular when compared to its predecessors, which sometimes felt a bit thin in that area on long or fast runs.

Tom's Guide's Nick Harris-Fry, our resident 2:25 marathon runner, agrees, writing, "The new ReactX midsole and higher stack on the Pegasus 41 give it a softer ride than its predecessors, but it’s not so squishy underfoot as to be unstable in any way. It’s a balanced midsole that is comfortable for easy and long runs, but has a little bounce to it when you want to up the pace."

This is a fantastic running shoe, and for $84, it's a bargain. Whatever you're training for, this is a steal of a shoe, and one worthy of its place in your rotation. Grab it while you can.

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Jane McGuire is Tom's Guide's Fitness editor, which means she looks after everything fitness related - from running gear to yoga mats. An avid runner, Jane has tested and reviewed fitness products for the past five years, so knows what to look for when finding a good running watch or a pair of shorts with pockets big enough for your smartphone. When she's not pounding the pavements, you'll find Jane striding round the Surrey Hills, taking far too many photos of her puppy.

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